Cost of living in Moscow (Russia) is 36% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Moscow (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 731 (€7) | €17 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | руб 394 (€3.84) | €10 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 220 (€2.14) | €3.95 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 91 (€0.89) | €1.08 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 161 (€1.57) | €3.27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 296 (€2.88) | €2.15 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 491 (€4.78) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 145 (€1.42) | €2.25 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 53 (€0.52) | €1.58 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 89 (€0.86) | €1.19 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 759 (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | руб 173 (€1.68) | €2.02 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 49 (€0.47) | €1.07 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Moscow (Russia) is 34% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | руб 145,053 (€1,414) | €1,840 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | руб 79,973 (€780) | €1,244 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 8,826 (€86) | €122 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | руб 81,158 (€791) | €1,229 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | руб 42,057 (€410) | €868 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | руб 4,912 (€48) | €80 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | руб 1,142 (€11) | €27 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | руб 23,168 (€226) | €311 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | руб 8,613 (€84) | €100 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 497 (€4.85) | €11 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 1,004 (€10) | €12 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Moscow (Russia) is 6% more expensive than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | руб 6,075 (€59) | €71 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | руб 3,289 (€32) | €27 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | руб 11,272 (€110) | €82 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 8,104 (€79) | €86 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Moscow (Russia) is 32% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 2,800,620 (€27,300) | €28,292 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 52 (€0.51) | €1.59 | - 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | руб 2,572 (€25) | €34 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | руб 573 (€5.58) | €16 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Moscow (Russia) is 42% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | руб 412 (€4.01) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | руб 445 (€4.34) | €8 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | руб 2,331 (€23) | €57 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | руб 565 (€5.51) | €3.75 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 273 (€2.66) | €3.20 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 257 (€2.51) | €3.81 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 179 (€1.75) | €2.20 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 163 (€1.59) | €2.78 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 720 (€7) | €19 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Moscow (Russia) is 44% cheaper than in Madrid (Spain) | ||||
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| Moscow | Madrid | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 2,365 (€23) | €42 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 856 (€8) | €20 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 9,565 (€93) | €50 | + 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,618 (€35) | €55 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 639 (€6) | €14 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | руб 232 (€2.26) | €3.13 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 293 (€2.86) | €4.78 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | руб 57,809 (€564) | €553 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 7 (€0.07) | €0.27 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 3,202 (€31) | €53 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | руб 214 (€2.09) | €5.55 | - 62% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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